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Lot 220

AN ART DECO COLD PAINTED BRONZE AND IVORY FIGURE, 'MOOR BOY'*
BY FERDINAND PREISS, CIRCA 1925

Modelled as a young boy in moorish costume, holding a tray with refreshments. Mounted on an onyx base, signed F. Priess.
17.5cm high

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

Sold for $1,000

Chips to corners and edges of the onyx base, a noticable chip to one glass on the tray, a hair line crack running through the ivory head piece, repairs and damages just below the neck


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.


Please note that all lots marked with the symbol * are subject to CITES regulations when exporting these items outside of Australia. Information about these regulations may be found at www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/trade-use/cites/index.html or may be requested from:


The Director
International Wildlife Trade
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities
GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Decorative Arts + The John Hurlston Collection, Part II

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8314
6:30pm - 8 October 2019
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Wednesday 2 October, 9am-8pm
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 October, 10am-4pm

CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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